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Van Walsum

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first: 1999-01-21
most recent: 2000-12-12
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“It welcomes the readiness of the Government of Ukraine to host the third meeting on confidence-building measures in Yalta at the end of November and notes the important contribution a successful conference held in a timely fashion would make to the peace process. "The Security Council notes with deep concern, however, the continued failure of the parties to achieve a comprehensive political settlement, which includes a settlement of the political status of Abkhazia within the State of Georgia. It calls upon the parties, in particular the Abkhaz side, to undertake immediate efforts to move beyond the impasse and urges them to spare no efforts in order to achieve substantive progress without further delay.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4221 (2000) · source
“"The Security Council welcomes the efforts by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General to enhance contacts at all levels between the Georgian and Abkhaz sides, in close cooperation with the Russian Federation, in its capacity as facilitator, the Group of Friends of the Secretary-General and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. It notes with appreciation the expansion of such contacts, which resulted recently in a series of meetings and steps towards the implementation of concrete cooperation projects between the two sides. It notes the holding of the llth session of the Coordinating Council and urges further reinvigoration of this mechanism.”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4221 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, document S/2000/1023. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council has considered the report of the Secretary-General concerning the situation in Abkhazia, Georgia, of 25 October 2000 (5/2000/1023).”
2000-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4221 (2000) · source
“As the Secretary-General has already begun implementing other recommendations in the Brahimi Report and has issued a report on this implementation, we now look forward to the support of the General Assembly, whose early decisions will underline the common responsibility of the United Nations and its Members for improving the role of the United Nations in peace operations. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 1.50 pm.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“Troop-contributing countries will from now on be consulted not only on the setting up of new peacekeeping operations, but also - and even more importantly - during the implementation phase, when a change in a peacekeeping mandate is being considered, or when a rapid deterioration of the situation on the ground threatens the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers. This provision holds special appeal for my delegation, because seven weeks from today the Netherlands will no longer be a member of the Security Council, but it will be an important troop-contributor. My delegation believes that the Security Council has made all the right decisions that it could at this time, seizing the momentum created by the excellent Brahimi Report and the Security Council's summit meeting last September.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“Such an undertaking means that potential troop-contributing countries will be able to decide on firmer grounds whether, and if so to what extent, to participate in a peacekeeping operation. The second decision - very much related to the first - is to involve the troop-contributing countries in a more serious and structured way. In the annex to the resolution we have just adopted, specific mention is made of holding private meetings with troop- contributing countries, including at their request.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Netherlands. I join other delegations in commending Ambassador Ward of Jamaica for his effective chairmanship of the Security Council Working Group on the Brahimi Report. By adopting the draft resolution submitted by the Working Group, the Security Council has sent a clear message that it is determined to do much better in the field of peacekeeping. In the context of the resolution, the Security Council has made two decisions which constitute major qualitative improvements and show that lessons are in fact being learned. The first decision is the resolve of the Security Council to give peacekeeping operations clear, credible and achievable mandates.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Argentina, Bangladesh, Canada, China, France, Jamaica, Malaysia, Mali, Namibia, Netherlands, Russian Federation, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1327 (2000). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the letter dated 10 November 2000 from the Chairman of the Security Council Working Group on the Brahimi Report addressed to the President of the Security Council, document S/2000/1084. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2000/1085, which contains the text of the draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I should like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to document S/2000/108l, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the report of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations.”
2000-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4220 (2000) · source
“I thank Mrs. Ogata for the clarifications and answers she has provided. As this has been Mrs. Ogata's last briefing to the Council, I should like to conclude by expressing our collective deep appreciation for all she has done to safeguard the rights and the well-being of refugees, and for the way that she has contributed through her work to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the maintenance of international peace and security, the development of friendly relations among nations and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“Owing to a lack of alternatives UNHCR has been forced to too often to continue its activities in the grey zone between humanitarian relief and structural assistance. Bridging that gap requires coordinated exit/ entry strategies on the part of aid organizations, but also more flexible implementation of procedures and processes on the donor side. Our ultimate aim should be a fully integrated approach to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict peace-building. I now resume my function as President of the Council and I shall call on Mrs. Ogata to respond to the various comments and questions.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“The problem of the security of humanitarian workers, however, cannot be solved solely through the establishment of peace operations, no matter how successful we may be in streamlining that part of our work through the Brahimi exercise. My delegation is of the view that all governments have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for humanitarian workers. That should be the first focus. Where effective authority is lacking, the international community has a duty to contribute to adequate security arrangements. That should be the second focus. In this regard I call on all Member States to follow our example and contribute to the Trust Fund for Security of United Nations personnel.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. As the representative of the Netherlands, Ijoin all previous speakers in their praise of Mrs. Ogata. It is also in that connection that I wish to thank those speakers, including Mrs. Ogata herself, who spoke kind words about Ruud Lubbers, the High Commissioner- elect. Mrs. Ogata has spoken in her briefing of the continually widening gap in time between the beginning of humanitarian activities and that of peace operations. She reminded us how, as a result, there were places in the world where unarmed humanitarian workers were on their own in dangerous and isolated duty stations.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council decides to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mrs. Sadako Ogata, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It was so decided. The President: I welcome Mrs. Ogata and invite her to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mrs. Sadako Ogata, who has contributed so much to the worldwide protection of refugees and the resolution of the refugee problem since taking office in 1991.”
2000-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4219 (2000) · source
“The Council reiterates its firm intention to take action to strengthen UNAMSIL at the appropriate time, taking into account the readiness of troop- contributing countries to provide sufficient forces to this end." This statement will be issued as a document of Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2000/3l. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 5.55 p.m.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“It also warmly welcomes the new commitments made by Bangladesh and Ghana of additional battalions, by Ukraine of equipment and support personnel and by Slovakia of equipment to enhance the force's capability. The Council urges both departing and incoming contingents to display all possible flexibility to ensure that force capability is maintained as UNAMSIL moves into this period of transition. "The Security Council supports the appeal by the Secretary-General to Member States, as set out in paragraph 55 of his report, urgently to consider participating in UNAMSIL or otherwise contributing to its reinforcement, and encourages him to intensify his consultations to this end.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“The Council concurs with the Secretary-General's view that a key aspect of the overall approach on Sierra Leone is the continued provision of security by UNAMSIL in key areas of the country. The Council reiterates its view that to achieve this UNAMSIL requires strengthening. The Council also underlines the importance of continued action to improve the effectiveness of UNAMSIL through the full implementation of the recommendations of the May assessment mission. The Council notes the decisions by the Governments of India and Jordan to end their troops' participation in UNAMSIL, and expresses its appreciation for the important contribution made by these two contingents.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“In this context, the Council underlines the importance of the Revolutionary United Front relinquishing control of the diamond-producing areas, full freedom of movement for UNAMSIL leading to its the deployment throughout the country, proper provision for the disarmament and demobilization of all non-governmental forces, full and secure humanitarian access and the extension of the authority of the Government throughout its territory. The Council also calls upon those armed groups responsible for continuing human rights abuses to put an immediate end to such activities. "The Security Council is convinced that the continuation of a credible military presence of the international community in Sierra Leone remains an indispensable element of the peace process.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“The Council fully supports efforts to strengthen the State institutions of Sierra Leone and to maintain the principles of democratic accountability and the rule of law. It also places emphasis on the humanitarian and human rights aspects. It welcomes the current efforts of ECOWAS to explore the possibilities of dialogue towards peace, but stresses that this should only be pursued under terms acceptable to the Government of Sierra Leone.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“It in particular expresses its support for the establishment of a continuous, United Nations-based process for overall strategic coordination on Sierra Leone, bringing together Security Council members, the United Nations Secretariat, ECOWAS, troop- contributing countries to the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) and the Government of Sierra Leone. The Council notes the Secretary-General's support for this proposal in his report of 31 October 2000 (S/2000/1055) and encourages him to take early steps to put such a process into effect. "The Security Council underlines that such a coordinated strategy for lasting peace in Sierra Leone must combine both political and military elements.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“It condemns the continued cross-border attacks along the border area of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Council stresses that only through a comprehensive regional approach can security and stability be restored. In this regard, it expresses its support for the efforts undertaken by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to address the situation, and calls on Member States to provide support. "In this context, and following the return of its mission to Sierra Leone, the Security Council welcomes the recommendations made in the mission's report (S/2000/992).”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“Rowe (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, document 8/2000/1055, and the report of the Security Council mission to Sierra Leone, document S/2000/992. Following consultations among members of the Security Council, I have been authorized to make the following statement on behalf of the Council: "The Security Council expresses its concern at the continued fragile situation in Sierra Leone and the related instability in the wider subregion.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“The situation in Sierra Leone Report of the Security Council mission to Sierra Leone (S/2000/992) Seventh report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (S/2000/1055) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of November, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Martin Andjaba, Permanent Representative of Namibia to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of October 2000. I am sure I speak for all members of the Security Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Andjaba for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. I am grateful for the opportunity of telling him this today, for this year again Ambassador Andjaba will be absent during half of my presidency, as he will be chairing his annual Security Council mission to Indonesia. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2000-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4216 (2000) · source
“In that light, it would seem more appropriate for us to express our gratitude for the fact that, in spite of everything that has happened, both sides seem to be beginning to bring the situation under control, thus setting the tone for tomorrow's meeting in Paris. Against the background of the events of the past six days, it is not easy to be optimistic, but it may just be possible that these events have at last convinced everyone of the urgency of a negotiated, lasting settlement.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“It is good to see you in the chair again, Mr. President, for the first time since August 1999. Let me also pay tribute to Ambassador Ouane, who so ably chaired our Council during the difficult millennium month of September. My delegation's contribution to this debate is somewhat different from what I would have said if this meeting had been held yesterday. Our sorrow at all the tragic loss of life and large-scale human suffering, our consternation at the excessive violence used by the Israeli forces and our anger at Mr. Sharon's irresponsible visit to the steps of the ancient shrines in the Old City are not any less intense today. But today, we are meeting on the eve of the Paris summit, at which the parties will try to salvage the Middle East peace process and resuscitate the efforts to reach a lasting settlement.”
2000-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4204 (2000) · source
“While everything possible should be done to enable East Timor to fend for itself as soon as possible, in the meantime the international community should continue to provide for its security, in the form of either a United Nations force or a multilateral force, preferably with regional participation.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“United Nations guidance is needed to foster a culture of commitment to democracy and the rule of law in the future armed forces, inter alia, through programmes of civic and human rights education. Also, the armed forces should not engage in activities that fall outside the ambit of their tasks as the defenders of East Timorese sovereignty and territorial integrity. The establishment of such a force is necessary because the international community cannot indefinitely provide for the security of East Timor. However, it will be some time - perhaps a few years- before such a force will be ready.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello has supplied with regard to the future defence force. In the past, my delegation has repeatedly expressed its interest in this issue, and I would like to explain briefly why we consider this so important. The negative developments in West Timor underscore the need for East Timor to have the military capacity to defend itself as far as its resources will allow. At the same time, appropriate institutional democratic checks and balances need to be established. Close United Nations involvement will provide the opportunity to ensure that an East Timorese force conforms to the standards of civilian oversight, democratic accountability and international human rights norms and standards. We cannot assume that this will happen by itself.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello has not been here to brief us for about three months, so it is high time for us to commend him once again for the tremendous work done by him and his international staff in rebuilding East Timor from scratch. At the same time, the involvement of the East Timorese remains essential. Is Mr. Vieira de Mello of the opinion that progress in involving the East Timorese is satisfactory? Or maybe I should rephrase this. Is he of the opinion that the East Timorese themselves feel that this is the case? In other words, is their sense of ownership growing? Our common interest in seeing East Timor develop into a democratic State based on the rule of law is not confined to civilian institutions, but must also include its future armed forces. We are therefore grateful for all the information Mr.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“I join other speakers in thanking you, Mr. President, for calling this meeting, in welcoming Mr. Vieira de Mello and in thanking him for his informative briefing. I have noted the strong emphasis in his statement on the security situation, especially in West Timor, and if I do not dwell on it extensively on my part it is because the matter will be covered in the statement to be made later in this debate by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union, to which my delegation subscribes. Let me just say that we are dismayed at the latest information we have received on the so-called crackdown against militia groups in West Timor. We agree with Mr. Vieira de Mello that Foreign Minister Shihab's plan of action cannot succeed until the militias holding the refugees through threats and misinformation are removed. Mr.”
2000-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4203 (2000) · source
“It is obvious that crime and corruption risk impeding the successful implementation of the Dayton and Paris Peace Agreements. In this connection, it has been pointed out that the country is going through many simultaneous transitions. We grant this, but the conclusion can only be that the Bosnian authorities must redouble their efforts to stamp out crime and corruption. They must be aware that foreign aid is not an infinite commodity.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“There is a clear need for more vigorous enforcement here, but this will be feasible only once the institutional structures of law enforcement and of an effective judicial system are in place. We know that these structures are being set up, but this is a field where progress is slow. Another reason for the budget deficits is corruption and crime. It has been estimated that every year $500 million of domestic revenue is lost due to smuggling, particularly of cigarettes. Without this loss of revenue there would be no budget deficit. Smuggling on such a huge scale implies that high-level Government officials must be involved. My delegation is aware of Bosnian efforts to curb corruption and crime, but we feel that much more needs to be done.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“In this light we reiterate our call on all parties to work towards a democratic and multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Netherlands is concerned about the relationship between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the financial institutions, especially the World Bank. A review is due on 30 November, and it seems that Bosnia and Herzegovina will have the greatest difficulty in meeting the conditions for further disbursements. The budgets of both the Federation and the Republika Srpska show considerable gaps, amounting to almost 30 per cent of the total. Measures must be taken to address this situation. We are aware that these budget gaps are partly caused by revenues being much lower than estimated. There may be several reasons for that, but two seem to stand out. One is the weakness of the system of duty and tax collection.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General Miyet for his informative briefing. Five years after Dayton, there is progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but the progress is slow and much remains to be done. One field of rather spectacular progress this year has been that of refugee return to minority areas. This year witnessed the return of three times as many internally displaced persons as the year before. We consider this a very positive development. As refugee return is a sort of yardstick for the assessment of the situation in the minds of displaced persons, this sharp rise testifies to progress achieved in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unfortunately, we also hear reports on growing tension in the Republika Srpska on the issue of returnees.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“Paragraph 12 of that resolution requests United Nations bodies and other organizations and interested parties to report to the sanctions Committee on violations of the measures concerned. We would like to know whether UNMEE is supposed to report on possible violations of sanctions wherever they come to its knowledge. In conclusion, let me stress again the importance of the attitude of the parties themselves. Both countries face a deplorable economic situation which would greatly benefit from rapid demobilization and demilitarization. Both Governments should now focus on development. They owe that to their peoples, who have been led to the slaughter for no good reason, and certainly with no results to boast of. This was a war that neither country could afford and that should never have taken place.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“We hope that in its future reports to the Council the Secretariat will continue to include a substantive humanitarian segment, including references to vulnerable categories of persons, such as Eritreans previously expelled from Ethiopia and Ethiopians who are to be repatriated to Ethiopia. Our relief over the present positive outlook for peace should not make us oblivious to the fact that on 17 May the Council adopted resolution 1298 (2000) imposing an arms embargo on the parties. So long as a final peace agreement has not been concluded, the international community should remain vigilant to ensure that the current peace process is not endangered by illegal arms supplies.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“But recent experience has demonstrated the crucial importance of taking on only well-trained units in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We would be grateful for assurances from the Secretariat that this time only adequately trained and adequately equipped units will be selected. It is clear that the human cost of the conflict has been huge. As much as peacekeeping is now on our agenda, we should not lose sight of the complex humanitarian operations that are awaiting us. The Secretary-General, rightly in our view, proposes an interface, the civil/military coordination centre, to align peacekeeping tasks and activities with those of the humanitarian organizations.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General that it cannot be expected that UNMEE would be deployed indefinitely, but this is precisely why we feel the Security Council should insist on greater clarity, both with regard to the outstanding issues in the proximity talks and on the extent to which a solution of these issues would be a prerequisite for the termination of UNMEE. Without that information, my delegation would find it difficult to act on the Secretary-General's recommendations. In this connection, it is indeed important that the Secretary-General's special representative will be given observer status at the proximity talks. We hope that his appointment is imminent. As to the composition of the military component of UNMEE, we welcome the inclusion of a training cell in itself.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“The Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities presupposes that the United Nations peacekeeping operation will terminate with the successful conclusion of the delimitation and demarcation of the border. This seems a logical presumption, as disagreement on the course of the border supposedly was the sole cause of the conflict. But then my delegation would like to know exactly how the question of compensation comes into play. Does a successful conclusion of the delimitation and demarcation of the border hinge on prior agreement on compensation? And what is it that needs to be compensated for? What kind of claims, and whose claims, are we actually talking about?”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“It may be inevitable that the Secretary- General's report contains only scant information on this matter, and we also appreciate the constraints of an open Security Council meeting in this respect, but if the Security Council is expected to pronounce itself on the expansion of UNMEE, it will have to know more than what is contained in paragraph 4 of the Secretary- General's report - that is, that during the latest round of proximity talks in Washington "the parties discussed modalities for the delimitation and demarcation of the border and the issue of compensation". It is precisely this very brief summary that gives rise to further questions as far as my delegation is concerned.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“The Secretary-General's report contains extensive provisions on UNMEE's public information component, and we are gratified to read that both the Ethiopian and Eritrean authorities have expressed their willingness to provide UNMEE with air time on their national radio and television stations. But that will be effective only if the remaining air time is not clogged with poisonous propaganda against the other country. We endorse the Secretary-General's appeal to Ethiopia and Eritrea to sustain the political will they have displayed in concluding the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities, and it is clear that the real test of that political will lies in the progress achieved in the proximity talks.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that to date, the parties have shown the commitment required to ensure the implementation of that Agreement. But implicit in this assessment is the reminder that we are only at the beginning of the peace process. It is the depth of the continuing commitment to real peace on the part of both countries that will determine the success or failure of the operation we are invited to support. In that respect, we believe that much more can be done. Both countries now have it in their power to take concrete steps to restore confidence in each other. One such step would be to put an end to all mutual recriminations and other forms of propaganda and to start treating each other's nationals in a more decent and humane fashion.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“First let me thank the Secretary-General for his report and Under- Secretary-General Miyet for his briefing on the modalities of a possible United Nations role in the implementation of the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities signed by Ethiopia and Eritrea. Ijoin other delegations in commending you, Mr. President, for having convened this open meeting. I also wish to express my delegation's appreciation for the crucial role played by the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its Algerian presidency. We welcome the close cooperation envisaged in the report between the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) and the OAU. Obviously, we are also grateful to Ethiopia and Eritrea for having signed the Agreement on Cessation of Hostilities.”
2000-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4187 (2000) · source
“Kouchner on several occasions, but this time we do so with added conviction on account of his special arrangements for Kosovo Serbs. We reject the criticism voiced by some Albanian quarters that these undermine the principle of a unified and multi-ethnic Kosovo. In the present circumstances, additional protection for minorities is more than justified. We therefore call on Mr. Hashim Thaci to resume his participation in the Joint Interim Administrative Structure as soon as possible.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“In view of the late hour and therefore the general desire to exhaust the list of speakers, I will be brief. Like other delegations, we attach the highest priority to the preparations for the municipal elections to be held this fall. We welcome the fact that Mr. Kouchner has now signed the regulation on the conduct of these elections. We should therefore continue convincing the Kosovo Serbs that it is in their own interest to participate in these elections, meant to establish local self-government as a major step towards a truly multi-ethnic Kosovo. We also therefore continue to be concerned at the ongoing violence committed against the minority communities, the personnel of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and local politicians, including recent clashes among the Albanian parties themselves. We have expressed our strong support for Mr.”
2000-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4171 (2000) · source
“The debate on these two issues should not be allowed to offer any relief to those who exploit the diamond trade to fuel the conflict in Sierra Leone. My delegation welcomes the resolve of the Security Council to deprive the Revolutionary United Front of its means to wage a cruel war against the people of Sierra Leone.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“Our debate on this matter reflected the general unease about the phenomenon of sanctions that last much longer than originally intended and then stay in place only because there is no effective majority in favour of their abolition. My delegation appreciates this unease and is strongly in favour of periodic review, but we continue to be opposed to time limits that lead to an automatic discontinuation of sanctions in the absence of a resolution leading to their extension. The second problem concerned the traditional reluctance prevalent in certain quarters, if not in certain continents, to call a spade a spade. This is not really a disagreement; it is a cultural difference that international society has to live with.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“It is no secret that the Security Council has had to spend considerable time in informal consultations before this resolution could be adopted. It would, however, be unfortunate if this should give rise to the assumption, in West Africa or anywhere else, that there was disagreement within the Council on the fundamental objective of this resolution. When the Council is seen to need a great deal of time to come to an agreement, it is normally caused by divergence of views as to who is to blame in a given conflict. This is not what has caused the delay in this case. The two issues which first needed to be resolved were of a totally different nature. The first problem concerned the initial duration and subsequent extension of the measures.”
2000-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4168 (2000) · source
“If a State has not existed for a number of years, but certain parts of it have managed to organize themselves more or less successfully, the doctrine of inviolate borders cannot imply that these parts are expected to surrender their freedom and their success to just any political entity that is supposed to be the successor of the earlier State. The rebirth of Somalia, if it is to succeed, will have to be perceived as progress in all parts of the country. In the end, the responsibility for achieving national reconciliation and peace rests with all the Somali people.”
2000-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4166 (2000) · source